Tucson, Arizona vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 145.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $238,294 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Tucson, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.7% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  595.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher