Looking for a fresh start in a new Tucson neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tucson for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 15,425
-14%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 100
14% lower than Tucson
Population 482
-13%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 100
13% lower than Tucson
Population 2,844
-12%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 100
12% lower than Tucson
Population 4,626
-10%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 100
10% lower than Tucson
Population 3,240
-10%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 100
10% lower than Tucson
Population 1,455
-10%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 100
10% lower than Tucson
Population 2,395
-10%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 100
10% lower than Tucson
Population 2,975
-9%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 100
9% lower than Tucson
Population 1,394
-9%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 100
9% lower than Tucson
Population 2,174
-9%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 100
9% lower than Tucson
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