Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 22.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,262 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Tempe
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Pittsburgh, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher