salaryTucson is 15% 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
$2,654
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,320
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$101,378
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$713,000
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,997
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$105
$143
👥 People living there
312,534
547,073
Commute to work
24.5 min
21.9 min
College degree
18.3%
31.1%
Own their home
44.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
10.8%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Santa Ana | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $47,220 | -54% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $47,960 | -51% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $107,510 | -45% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $76,970 | -37% in Tucson |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,110 | -35% in Tucson |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $83,610 | -34% in Tucson |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $94,110 | -31% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $59,540 | -28% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Ana or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Santa Ana?
About $51,193 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Santa Ana or Tucson?
The typical household earns $101,378 in Santa Ana and $61,553 in Tucson, 65% more in Santa Ana.