Cost of Living Calculator - Benson, Arizona vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 32.3% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $105,852 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Tempe
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Benson, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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