Tucson, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 84.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $106,788 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Tucson, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher