Tucson, Arizona vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 21.5% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,237 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Tucson, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower