Orange, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 41.6% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $29,177 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Tucson
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Orange, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower