Island Lake, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 14.5% more expensive than Island Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $152,348 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Island Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Tempe
than in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Island Lake, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower