College Station, Texas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 27.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,701 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Tempe
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to College Station, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher