Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 21.6% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $27,455 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Tucson
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Salt Lake City, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher