Tucson, Arizona vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 7.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,605 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in California
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. California, MD
Compared to Tucson, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher