Tucson, Arizona vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 27.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $95,298 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Tucson, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher