Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Lake City, Michigan


The cost of living in Lake City, Michigan is 31.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,421 in Lake City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Michigan is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake City
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Lake City, MI
Compared to Tempe, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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