salaryTucson is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,358
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,285
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$61,553
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$266,200
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,786
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$147
👥 People living there
547,073
345,482
Commute to work
21.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
31.1%
41.5%
Own their home
51.8%
48.9%
Below poverty line
18.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tucson | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,110 | $94,310 | +92% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $59,480 | $100,270 | +69% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,490 | $60,250 | +65% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,220 | $73,080 | +55% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $94,110 | $139,260 | +48% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $59,070 | $81,120 | +37% in Urban Honolulu |
| Operations Manager | $83,610 | $113,940 | +36% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $129,880 | $170,060 | +31% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tucson or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Tucson?
About $68,709 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Tucson or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $61,553 in Tucson and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 34% more in Urban Honolulu.