salaryTucson is 16% cheaperBased 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
$2,511
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$143
👥 People living there
439,418
547,073
Commute to work
29.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
48.7%
31.1%
Own their home
42.3%
51.8%
Below poverty line
13.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $47,960 | -58% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $47,220 | -54% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $59,540 | -52% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $94,110 | -50% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $107,510 | -49% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,110 | -45% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $83,610 | -44% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $76,970 | -42% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $50,286 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Tucson?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $61,553 in Tucson, 78% more in Oakland.