Tucson, Arizona vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 112.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,793 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Tucson, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher