Cost of Living in South Tucson, AZ

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
41%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index South Tucson Arizona National
Cost of living91101100
Groceries104101100
Health care102101100
Housing5996100
Transportation101102100
Utilities111111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment106103100
Household Items101101100
Education & Childcare106103100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in South Tucson is 10% lower than the Arizona average
  • The cost of living in South Tucson is 9% lower than the national average
  • South Tucson housing is 41% 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$80,223$6,685$1,872$2,407
      Renters$31,278$2,607$730$938
      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 $80,223 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,872 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $31,278, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $730 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%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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