Moving from St. Louis to Tucson?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Tucson, you'd need to earn:
$76,426/year
▲ $1,426 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,426 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,428 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,738 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,108 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$1,911 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $60,241 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +1.9% in Tucson
- Housing is +16.2% in Tucson
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,474/year in taxes in Tucson
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,247 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Tucson
| Your St. Louis Salary | Tucson Equivalent | Difference | Tucson Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,761 | +$761 | $33,771 |
| $50,000 | $50,951 | +$951 | $41,704 |
| $60,000 | $61,141 | +$1,141 | $49,637 |
| $75,000 | $76,426 | +$1,426 | $60,241 |
| $100,000 | $101,901 | +$1,901 | $77,526 |
| $150,000 | $152,852 | +$2,852 | $111,406 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Tucson Compare
Housing (16% more expensive in Tucson)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson rents for $1,000/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $360,000 in Tucson vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Tucson would save you about $1,474/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tucson's overall cost of living is 1.9% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Tucson: 96.9.
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