How expensive is Tucson compared to the rest of United States?

Tucson ranks #230 out of 558 cities globally. It is 9.3% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 29.7 and local purchasing power is 164.0.

What is the average rent in Tucson?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tucson city centre costs approximately USD 1,325 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,098 (saving 17%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,188.

Is Tucson affordable to live in?

Tucson is affordable overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is very strong.

🇺🇸 AZ, United States · #230 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Tucson

9.3% en dessous de la moyenne de United States

Classée #230 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 58.8% des villes dans le monde

-9.3%

Coût de la Vie

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-12.7%

Loyer

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-8.9%

Épicerie

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+21.3%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de United States

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Tucson

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 1,325/mo	USD 1,098/mo	17%
3 Chambres	USD 2,188/mo	USD 1,838/mo	17%

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Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Tucson

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$3.75	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.68	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.58	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$12.05	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.33	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$10.20	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$5.56	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.91	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.71	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$3.13	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$3.75

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.68

Bread (500g)

$2.58

Local cheese (1kg)

$12.05

Chicken (1kg)

$10.33

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$10.20

Eggs (12)

$5.56

Milk (1L)

$0.91

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.71

Tomatoes (1kg)

$3.13

Wine (mid-range)

$15.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.39	2 sources
Cappuccino	$4.68	1 source
McMeal	$10.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$16.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$81.75	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.39

Cappuccino

$4.68

McMeal

$10.00

Cheap meal

$16.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$81.75

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$118.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$47.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$87.43	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$38.21	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$118.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$47.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$87.43

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$38.21

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$12.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$34.73	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$12.00

Gym membership

$34.73

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.85	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$39.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.85

Taxi start

$2.75

Monthly pass

$39.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$213.46	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$213.46

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

-9.3% Affordable

Loyer

-12.7% Affordable

Épicerie

-8.9% Affordable

Restaurants

-4.1% Average

Pouvoir d'Achat

+21.3% Very strong

Vivre à Tucson : À Quoi S'Attendre

Tucson est affordable selon les normes mondiales (classée #230 sur 558 villes). 9.3% moins cher que la moyenne de United States, basé sur 80 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont affordable, tandis que les restaurants sont average. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est élevé — les résidents peuvent se permettre plus de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Tucson

Prix des Loyers à Tucson

Prices of Goods & Services in Tucson

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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