Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 25.5% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,871 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Tempe
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Martinsburg, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher