Tucson, Arizona vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $184,368 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Diego
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher