Poway, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 45.3% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $136,792 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Tucson
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Poway, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower