What is a pro or con of living in San Carlos, Californiacompared to Tucson, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 593% more expensive in San Carlos.

What salary do I need to live in San Carlos, California copmared to Tucson, Arizona?

A salary of $142,000 in Tucson, Arizona should increase to $474,520 in San Carlos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUCSON vs. SAN CARLOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Tucson, Arizona vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 234.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $474,520 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
593% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ vs. San Carlos, CA

Compared to Tucson, San Carlos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

234.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

894.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

49.2% higher

Health

37.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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