Estherville, Iowa vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 56.4% more expensive than Estherville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,292 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Estherville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Estherville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Tempe
than in Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, IA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Estherville, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  81.4% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher