Tempe, Arizona vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 21.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $21,614 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in College Station
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Tempe, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower