Tucson, Arizona vs. Alpine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, California is 70.5% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,266 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Alpine
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Alpine, CA
Compared to Tucson, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher