Maryland Heights, Missouri vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 26.5% more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $94,888 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Tempe
than in Maryland Heights, Missouri
Maryland Heights, MO vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Maryland Heights, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower