Santa Maria, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 21.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $74,100 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Tucson
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher