2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
San Bernardino, CA vs South Tucson, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in South Tucson or is it cheaper to live in San Bernardino?
- South Tucson is 18.2% less expensive than San Bernardino.

Which city has more affordable housing, South Tucson or San Bernardino?
- South Tucson housing costs are 53.2% less expensive than San Bernardino housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in San Bernardino or is Health Care more affordable in South Tucson.
- Health related expenses are 1.5% less in South Tucson.
 San Bernardino, CASouth Tucson, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.0100
 Food & Groceries98.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.4100
 Housing124.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$199,000$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.5100
 Miscellaneous110.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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Reviews for South Tucson    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I loved Tucson for a while, I've lived here 12yrs but now that I want to settle down and finally get married and have kids I want a safer place to raise my kids, also a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I hate to say it, but disappointed. Standards in Tucson in general are lower than I've ever seen in a City. I've lived in L.A, Hollywood, San Jose, Santa Clara,  More

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