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
$1,463
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,457
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$70,163
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$235,700
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,122
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$179
$143
👥 People living there
1,479,835
547,073
Commute to work
24.5 min
21.9 min
College degree
29%
31.1%
Own their home
52.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Antonio | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,110 | $36,490 | +30% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $63,360 | $47,960 | -24% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,720 | $47,220 | -23% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,280 | $75,940 | +22% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $137,690 | $107,510 | -22% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $99,790 | $83,610 | -16% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,800 | $42,560 | +16% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,470 | $42,940 | +15% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Antonio or Tucson cheaper to live in?
San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
About $61,381 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, San Antonio or Tucson?
The typical household earns $70,163 in San Antonio and $61,553 in Tucson, 14% more in San Antonio.