Moving to Tucson, AZ
City Overview
Cost of Living
90
Avg Temperature
55°–82°F
State Income Tax
2.5%
Population
543K
A UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Tucson offers incredible Sonoran food, saguaro-studded landscapes, and a more relaxed alternative to Phoenix. The university drives the culture, and the sunsets are extraordinary.
Average Moving Costs to Tucson
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,119 mi | $3,295–$5,205 | $1,987–$3,325 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 439 mi | $2,276–$3,561 | $1,036–$2,145 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,443 mi | $2,793–$4,420 | $1,604–$2,851 |
| Houston, TX | 939 mi | $2,475–$3,911 | $1,319–$2,497 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 106 mi | $2,023–$3,168 | $847–$1,912 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,055 mi | $3,146–$4,994 | $1,950–$3,281 |
| San Antonio, TX | 765 mi | $2,364–$3,732 | $1,220–$2,375 |
| San Diego, CA | 362 mi | $2,222–$3,478 | $992–$2,092 |
| Dallas, TX | 826 mi | $2,427–$3,828 | $1,255–$2,418 |
| San Jose, CA | 712 mi | $2,495–$3,900 | $1,190–$2,337 |
Neighborhoods in Tucson
Sam Hughes
A popular neighborhood in Tucson, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.
Armory Park
A popular neighborhood in Tucson, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.
Catalina Foothills
A popular neighborhood in Tucson, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.
Barrio Viejo
A popular neighborhood in Tucson, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.
Oro Valley
A popular neighborhood in Tucson, AZ for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Tucson
Cost of Living Index
10% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Moving to Tucson from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,119 miles
Full-Service
$3,295–$5,205
From Los Angeles, CA
439 miles
Full-Service
$2,276–$3,561
From Chicago, IL
1,443 miles
Full-Service
$2,793–$4,420
From Houston, TX
939 miles
Full-Service
$2,475–$3,911
From Phoenix, AZ
106 miles
Full-Service
$2,023–$3,168
From Philadelphia, PA
2,055 miles
Full-Service
$3,146–$4,994
From San Antonio, TX
765 miles
Full-Service
$2,364–$3,732
From San Diego, CA
362 miles
Full-Service
$2,222–$3,478
From Dallas, TX
826 miles
Full-Service
$2,427–$3,828
From San Jose, CA
712 miles
Full-Service
$2,495–$3,900
From Austin, TX
793 miles
Full-Service
$2,421–$3,814
From Jacksonville, FL
1,731 miles
Full-Service
$2,926–$4,648