Palmdale, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 27.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $58,221 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tucson
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower