Morro Bay, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 38.2% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $20,092 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tucson
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Morro Bay, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower