Tempe, Arizona vs. East Meadow, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Meadow, New York is 36.0% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,984 in East Meadow, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Meadow, New York is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in East Meadow
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. East Meadow, NY
Compared to Tempe, East Meadow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher