Big Spring, Texas vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 44.2% more expensive than Big Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,118 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Surprise
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Big Spring, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher