Portage, Indiana vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 19.5% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,766 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Tempe
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Portage, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower