South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 15.0% more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $149,520 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Tempe
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to South Hadley, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower