Tucson, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 155.0% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $293,208 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.0% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  641.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher