Boone, North Carolina vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 16.1% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,062 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Tempe
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Boone, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  90.3% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher