Denver, Colorado vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 11.9% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,296 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tempe
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Denver, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower