Santa Ana, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 33.9% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $99,137 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Tucson
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Santa Ana, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower