Tempe, Arizona vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 1.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,522 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Troy
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Tempe, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher