Brownsville, Texas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 53.4% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,431 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Tempe
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Brownsville, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher