Muscatine, Iowa vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 49.9% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,967 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Tempe
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Muscatine, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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)
  113.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher