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TEMPE vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Tempe, Arizona vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
15.2%
cheaper
than Tempe, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$169,596
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Houston
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Tempe, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
35.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.6% lower
Commute
10.1% higher
Health
2.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% higher
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