Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Tucson, Arizona


The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 22.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $58,117 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tucson
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Tucson, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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