Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Alabama vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 12.0% more expensive than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $128,847 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Tempe
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Helena, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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