Cost of Living Calculator - Riverside, California vs Tucson, Arizona


The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 28.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $60,660 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tucson
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Tucson, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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