Murrieta, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 28.6% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $35,709 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Tucson
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Murrieta, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower