Rows tagged local are specific to Tucson (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Tucson, AZ. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 4/10 (district 0408800 · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
94.9
metro-area
#92 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)
96.8
metro-area
#114 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.40
metro-area
#91 of 200
Median household income
$52,049
local
#142 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)
$31,897
local
#167 of 200
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
6.53%
local
#147 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)
+1.9%
local
#108 of 200
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$218,200
local
#98 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
4.2×
local
#126 of 200
1-yr home appreciation
-2.1%
metro-area
#177 of 200
Price per square foot
$118
local
#98 of 200
Typical home size (implied)
1,851 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$991
local
#70 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)
5,168
Median days on market
33
metro-area
#160 of 200
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.5%
state
#65 of 200
Combined sales tax
8.38%
state
#135 of 200
State income tax (top rate)
2.50%
Capital gains tax
2.50%
state
#45 of 200
High earners
No special surtax
Effective property tax rate
0.78%
local
#95 of 200
Median property tax paid
$1,709
local
#73 of 200
Healthcare & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$12,500
state
#128 of 200
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$260
state
#171 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)
1.68% of value (~$470/yr)
state
#165 of 200
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas
DMV & license offices
14
Avg commute to work
22 min
local
#106 of 200
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
15.5¢/kWh
state
#61 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill
$139
state
#61 of 200
Gasoline
$3.60/gal
state
#159 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$54
state
#48 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$106
state
#109 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$77
state
#67 of 200
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,800
state
#100 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,900
state
#86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: wildfire — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$550
state
#7 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
56
metro-area
#181 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
4,000
metro-area
#196 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
1,200
metro-area
#20 of 200
Avg summer high
104°F
metro-area
#198 of 200
Avg winter low
41°F
metro-area
#43 of 200
Annual precipitation
10.6"
metro-area
#11 of 200
Annual snowfall
0.1"
metro-area
#46 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
85%
metro-area
#1 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
9a
Frost window
02-10 → 12-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
430
state
#111 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
84
metro-area
#92 of 200
Parks
126
Hiking areas
21
Golf courses
36
Shooting ranges
23
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.