Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 14.2% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,099 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Tempe
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Wauwatosa, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher