Paradise Valley, Arizona vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 70.9% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $21,796 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Tucson
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Paradise Valley, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher