El Portal, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 14.5% cheaper than El Portal, California.

You would need a salary of $42,761 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in El Portal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than El Portal, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
51% cheaper in Tucson
than in El Portal, California
El Portal, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to El Portal, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower