Lacey, Washington vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 2.2% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,089 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
35% more expensive in Tempe
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lacey, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower