salaryTucson is 3% 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
$1,532
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$143
👥 People living there
185,913
547,073
Commute to work
23.2 min
21.9 min
College degree
24.1%
31.1%
Own their home
41.9%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
9.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,490 | +35% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $107,510 | -29% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $47,220 | -27% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $81,490 | -23% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,110 | -21% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $59,540 | -20% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $47,960 | -19% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $59,480 | -16% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $58,013 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Tucson?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $61,553 in Tucson, 4% more in Paradise.