Tempe, Arizona vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 23.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,202 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbus
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Tempe, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower