salaryTucson is 4% 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
$1,608
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$143
👥 People living there
208,007
547,073
Commute to work
19.5 min
21.9 min
College degree
51.5%
31.1%
Own their home
45.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
13.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Salt Lake City | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | $47,220 | -39% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $136,990 | $107,510 | -22% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $103,710 | $83,610 | -19% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $59,150 | $47,960 | -19% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $59,870 | $49,110 | -18% in Tucson |
| Civil Engineer | $98,800 | $81,490 | -18% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,970 | $75,940 | +13% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $36,490 | +13% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Salt Lake City?
About $57,637 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or Tucson?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $61,553 in Tucson, 32% more in Salt Lake City.