Tempe, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,691 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Tempe, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
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  Personal
  7.2% higher
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