Monterey, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 45.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $72,226 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Tucson
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Monterey, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  40.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher