Tucson Metro Area, AZ Cost of Living


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Tucson cost of living score
97.5
Less expensive
2.5% lower
than the US average
8.4% lower
than the Arizona average
Tucson Ariz Metro Area, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.4% lower than the average for Arizona.

Tucson Metro Area, AZ

Housing costs in Tucson?
A typical home costs $314,100, which is 7.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.9% less expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tucson costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Tucson?
To live comfortably in Tucson Ariz Metro Area, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $60,120 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tucson?
The cost of living in the Tucson, AZ Metro Area is 97.5, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. This makes it a relatively affordable location to live in comparison to many other areas around the country. The median value for a house in this area is $314,100, which is also significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. This combination of low cost of living and lower housing prices makes Tucson an attractive place to call home for many looking to save money on living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTucsonArizonaUnited States
  97.5106.4100.0
  96.496.1100
  85.497.3100.0
  97.6119.7100.0
  $314,100$407,400$338,100
  102.1%102.7%100.0%
  99.4107.0100.0
  97.693.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Tucson for about 15 years; I love the scenery and don't mind the weather. When I got here I thought it was decent enough but still, a boring place. There  More

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