Sterling, Alaska vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 10.4% cheaper than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,725 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Sterling, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Tucson
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sterling, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower