San Rafael, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 56.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $22,010 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Tucson
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to San Rafael, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower