Retiring in Tucson, Arizona

Overview

Lower-cost, less-crowded alternative to Phoenix with serious hiking at the edge of town.

Home Price

Homes in Tucson typically range from $257k to $463k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Tucson's cost of living index is 94.9 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 100°F and winter daytime temperatures around 66°F, with low humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 74/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Tucson scores a safety index of 50.9/100 and a political stability score of 5.1/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 21 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Farmers markets
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Intense summer heat
• Sprawling, car-dependent layout