Columbus, Ohio vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 30.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $202,002 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Tempe
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Columbus, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher