Santa Rosa, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 32.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,581 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Tucson
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Santa Rosa, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower