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

Costul Vieții în Tucson

9.3% sub media din United States

Locul #230 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 58.8% din orașele din lume

-9.3%

Costul vieții

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-12.7%

Chirie

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-8.9%

Alimente

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+21.3%

Putere de cumpărare

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Comparat cu media din United States

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Tucson

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 1,325/mo	USD 1,098/mo	17%
3 camere	USD 2,188/mo	USD 1,838/mo	17%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

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.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

-9.3% Affordable

Chirie

-12.7% Affordable

Alimente

-8.9% Affordable

Restaurante

-4.1% Average

Putere de cumpărare

+21.3% Very strong

Viața în Tucson: la ce să te aștepți

Tucson este affordable conform standardelor globale (locul #230 din 558 orașe). Este 9.3% mai ieftin față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt affordable, iar mesele la restaurant sunt average. Rent oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Restaurants este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este ridicată — locuitorii își pot permite mai multe bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Costul Vieții în Tucson

Prețuri chirii în Tucson

Prices of Goods & Services in Tucson

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

Viața în Tucson: la ce să te aștepți

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