Pekin, Illinois vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 49.3% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,430 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Tempe
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Pekin, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower