Tucson, Arizona vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 89.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,973 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Irvine
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Tucson, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.2% higher
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher