Moving from Phoenix to Tucson?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Tucson, you'd need to earn:
$69,606/year
▼ $5,394 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,606 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,927 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,316 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,009 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$1,740 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $55,614 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.2% in Tucson
- Housing is -24.3% in Tucson
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~106 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Tucson
| Your Phoenix Salary | Tucson Equivalent | Difference | Tucson Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,366 | -$2,634 | $31,128 |
| $50,000 | $46,758 | -$3,242 | $38,440 |
| $60,000 | $56,148 | -$3,852 | $45,750 |
| $75,000 | $69,606 | -$5,394 | $55,614 |
| $100,000 | $93,053 | -$6,947 | $71,522 |
| $150,000 | $139,709 | -$10,291 | $102,751 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Tucson Compare
Housing (24% cheaper in Tucson)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson rents for $1,000/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $360,000 in Tucson vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Tucson's overall cost of living is 6.2% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Tucson: 96.9.
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