Salina, Kansas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 51.1% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $75,570 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Tempe
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Salina, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher