Tucson, Arizona vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 68.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,489 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Tucson, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher