San Carlos, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 70.1% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $29,925 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Tucson
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to San Carlos, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower