Tucson, Arizona has an overall cost of living index of 89.9, which is 10.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, while the typical home is valued around $266,200. Households earn a median of $57,073 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 26. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$57,073
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,145
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$266,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
89.9
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$967
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,081
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,402
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,950
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
89.9
Goods
93.3
Rents / Housing
69.4
Services
80.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $115,400 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,850 |
| Elementary Teacher | $55,500 |
| Electrician | $62,880 |
| Accountant | $84,650 |
| Plumber | $58,790 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,240 |
| Civil Engineer | $106,690 |
| Operations Manager | $111,480 |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,850 |
| Health Services Manager | $119,210 |
| Truck Driver | $58,020 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
547,073
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Census ACS
26.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
31
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,177
Per month
Avg Home Value
$275,113
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85641 | — | $1,733 | $338,200 |
| ZIP 85701 | — | $1,156 | $393,200 |
| ZIP 85704 | — | $1,277 | $350,700 |
| ZIP 85705 | — | $847 | $105,900 |
| ZIP 85706 | — | $949 | $144,500 |
| ZIP 85707 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 85708 | — | $1,453 | — |
| ZIP 85709 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 85710 | — | $1,088 | $222,700 |
| ZIP 85711 | — | $954 | $224,300 |
Showing top 10 of 31 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
54°F
July Avg
88°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
10
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
Tucson has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 89.9. The US national average is 100, so Tucson is 10.1 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Tucson is $1,145 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Tucson is $57,073 per year.
The median home value in Tucson is $266,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Tucson has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
