Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Kansas vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 50.5% more expensive than Abilene, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,848 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Abilene, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Tempe
than in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene, KS vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Abilene, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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