Troy, Alabama vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 43.1% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,460 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Tempe
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Troy, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher