Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, Illinois vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 7.6% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,737 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Tempe
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Cary, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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