Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 8.9% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $197,801 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Tucson
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Minneapolis, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower