Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 12.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,410 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Tempe
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Charlotte, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher