salaryTucson is 9% 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
$2,152
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$143
👥 People living there
528,706
547,073
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
37.1%
31.1%
Own their home
51.7%
51.8%
Below poverty line
13.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $47,220 | -54% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $47,960 | -49% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $94,110 | -45% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $107,510 | -40% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $81,490 | -37% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $49,110 | -34% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $76,970 | -31% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | $83,610 | -29% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $54,502 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Tucson?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $61,553 in Tucson, 53% more in Sacramento.