Sonoma, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 43.6% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $42,270 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tucson
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sonoma, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower