salaryTucson is 12% 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
$3,046
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$143
👥 People living there
990,138
547,073
Commute to work
27.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
47.3%
31.1%
Own their home
55.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
8.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $47,960 | -68% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $107,510 | -64% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $59,540 | -58% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $94,110 | -57% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,860 | $47,220 | -54% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $163,860 | $83,610 | -49% in Tucson |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $59,070 | -45% in Tucson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $129,340 | -44% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $52,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Tucson?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $61,553 in Tucson, 157% more in San Jose.