Tempe, Arizona vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 24.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,550 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Minot
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Tempe, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher