Tempe, Arizona vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 33.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $33,348 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Tempe, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower