salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$143
👥 People living there
690,130
547,073
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
48%
31.1%
Own their home
52.4%
51.8%
Below poverty line
14.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $83,610 | -30% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $142,540 | $107,510 | -25% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $36,490 | +24% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $47,220 | -23% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $59,540 | -23% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,940 | $75,940 | +23% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $98,650 | $81,490 | -17% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $94,110 | +12% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Nashville and Tucson cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $60,348 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Tucson?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $61,553 in Tucson, 36% more in Nashville.