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Tucson, AZ

Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona

Pima County, AZ

Part of the Tucson Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,971/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,049,947 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,052 35%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $451 15%
Groceries $341 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $189 6%
State tax $78 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Tucson

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$941
per month
1 bedroom
$1,052
per month
2 bedroom
$1,373
per month
3 bedroom
$1,924
per month
4 bedroom
$2,232
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tucson

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,929
per year
Individual earnings
$37,642
per year
Per capita
$38,564
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tucson

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$286,900
Annual property tax
$2,248

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tucson

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$150
per month · 14.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,268
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Tucson

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Tucson

State and local tax rates for Arizona.

State income tax
2.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
5.6%
Combined sales tax
8.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Tucson

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.4 min
Drive alone
70.7%
Public transit
1.6%
Work from home
13.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tucson

What it costs to live in Tucson each month.

Single person
$2,971
per month
  • Rent $1,052
  • Energy $189
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $78
Couple
$4,443
per month
  • Rent $1,373
  • Energy $227
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $782
  • State tax $142
Family
$7,144
per month
  • Rent $1,924
  • Energy $284
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $782
  • State tax $142

Frequently asked questions about Tucson

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tucson?

In Tucson, Arizona, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,052 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,373 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,924 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tucson?

In Tucson, Arizona, the average household income is $67,929 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,642 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tucson?

The estimated cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is approximately $2,971 per month for a single person, $4,443 for a couple, $7,144 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tucson?

The combined sales tax rate in Tucson, Arizona is 8.37%, which includes the Arizona state rate of 5.60% plus an average local rate of 2.77%.

Is Tucson an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tucson, Arizona would need approximately $2,971 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,929 per year ($5,661 per month). Tucson has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tucson?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tucson, Arizona is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tucson?

The average home value in Tucson, Arizona is $286,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,248, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tucson compare to other areas?

You can compare Tucson, Arizona with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tucson is in the Tucson, AZ metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources