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
$1,297
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$143
👥 People living there
288,512
547,073
Commute to work
22.1 min
21.9 min
College degree
41.1%
31.1%
Own their home
45.3%
51.8%
Below poverty line
20.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tucson for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Louis | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $70,990 | $49,110 | -31% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $68,970 | $47,960 | -30% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $142,690 | $107,510 | -25% in Tucson |
| Plumber | $77,000 | $59,070 | -23% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $77,170 | $59,480 | -23% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,650 | $47,220 | -22% in Tucson |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,130 | $59,540 | -20% in Tucson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $36,490 | +17% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Tucson cheaper to live in?
St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
About $61,141 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Tucson?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $61,553 in Tucson, 2% more in Tucson.