Benson, Arizona vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 12.5% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,228 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Tucson
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Benson, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher