Tempe, Arizona vs. Burlington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Iowa is 39.0% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $30,506 in Burlington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Iowa is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Burlington
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Burlington, IA
Compared to Tempe, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower