Tempe, Arizona vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,995 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Dallas
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Tempe, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher