Tempe, Arizona vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 3.5% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,268 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Provo
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Tempe, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower