Tempe, Arizona vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 13.5% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,750 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Denver
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Tempe, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher