Allen, Texas vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 0.6% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,723 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Surprise
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Allen, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher