Sacramento, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 21.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $295,127 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Tucson
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sacramento, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower