Tempe, Arizona vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 31.9% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,059 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Paducah
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Tempe, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower