Takoma Park, Maryland vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 24.6% cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,684 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tempe
than in Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, MD vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Takoma Park, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% lower
      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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher