Butler, Pennsylvania vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 27.7% more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,832 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Butler, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Tempe
than in Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler, PA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Butler, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower