Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 21.3% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,343 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Tempe
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower