Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 33.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,983 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Tempe
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Appleton, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower