Orinda, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 73.1% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $13,430 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Tucson
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Orinda, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower