Tempe, Arizona vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 3.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,472 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Tempe, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower