Shafter, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 4.6% cheaper than Shafter, California.

You would need a salary of $47,707 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafter, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Shafter, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Tucson
than in Shafter, California
Shafter, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Shafter, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher