Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 25.5% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,764 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Tempe
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Altoona, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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