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Tucson
Pima County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Tucson · Overall
79
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Tucson · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Tucson · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Tucson · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Tucson · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Tucson · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Tucson · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Tucson · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Tucson · Getting around & family visits
Region
Tucson · Region
Southern Arizona retirement market
County
Tucson · County
Pima County
Last checked
Tucson · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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