What is a pro or con of living in Tempe, Arizonacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Transportation is 50% more expensive in Tempe.

What salary do I need to live in Tempe, Arizona copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $45,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $47,223 in Tempe, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. TEMPE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 4.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,223 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
50% more expensive in Tempe
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Tempe, AZ

Compared to Charlottesville, Tempe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

50.1% higher

Health

13.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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