Seattle, Washington vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 43.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,360 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Tucson
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Seattle, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower