Sheldon, Iowa vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 23.5% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,394 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Tucson
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sheldon, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher