Atlanta, Georgia vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 12.5% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $231,814 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Tucson
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Atlanta, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher