Cost of Living Calculator - Tucson, Arizona vs Santee, California


The cost of living in Santee, California is 54.4% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,332 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Santee
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs Santee, CA
Compared to Tucson, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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