Cost of Living in South Tucson, AZ

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
9%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
42%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index South Tucson Arizona National
Cost of living92101100
Goods & Services109104100
Groceries105102100
Health care9094100
Housing5897100
Transportation108106100
Utilities10295100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Tucson is 9% lower than the Arizona average
  • The cost of living in South Tucson is 8% lower than the national average
  • South Tucson housing is 42% lower than the national average
  • Arizona general sales tax is 10% higher than the national average
  • Arizona state income tax is 4% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$53,611$4,468$1,251$1,608
      Renters$21,146$1,762$493$634
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in South Tucson, AZ, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In South Tucson, the median monthly income is $53,611 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,251 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $21,146, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $493 on monthly rental expenses.

      Arizona Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Arizona 5.6% 10.725%

      Arizona Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Arizona 2.5% 2.5%

      Goods & Services

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      Haircut $29.15$24.2620.2%
      Beauty Salon $45.06$45.561.1%
      Toothpaste $3.64$3.701.8%
      Shampoo $1.33$1.284.1%
      Movie $12.36$12.131.9%
      Bowling $13.68$18.0024.0%

      Groceries

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.07$5.844.0%
      Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.3%
      Milk $4.75$4.671.7%
      Potatoes $4.58$4.937.1%
      Pizza $12.52$12.093.6%
      Beer $11.13$10.416.9%

      Health Care

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $116.73$125.687.1%
      Doctor $125.31$135.787.7%
      Dentist $101.61$113.2910.3%
      Ibuprofen $11.03$10.653.6%
      Lipitor $370.51$468.6020.9%

      Housing

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      Home Price $86,900.00$184,700.0053.0%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,328.25$2,346.690.8%
      Apartment Rent $805.00$949.0015.2%

      Transportation

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $4.05$3.4617.0%
      Tire Balancing $52.24$59.9212.8%

      Utilities

      Item South Tucson National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $198.69$193.992.4%
      Phone $193.20$192.250.5%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
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      Tucson Estates, AZ12,1981000.2%
      Drexel Heights, AZ30,7801011.0%
      South Tucson, AZ5,692928.4%

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      South Tucson, AZ5,692928.4%
      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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