Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 25.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $113,103 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Tempe
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Knoxville, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher