Cost of Living Calculator - Yelm, Washington vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 1.3% more expensive than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,629 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Yelm, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
44% more expensive in Tempe
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Yelm, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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