Cost of Living in University Estates, Tempe, AZ

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27%
Overall NAT. AVG.
9%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
99%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index University Estates Tempe Arizona
Cost of living127112101
Goods & Services9191104
Groceries104104102
Health care949494
Housing19914897
Transportation102102106
Utilities999995
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in University Estates is 26% higher than the Tempe average
  • The cost of living in University Estates is 27% higher than the national average
  • University Estates housing is 99% higher than the national average
  • Arizona general sales tax is 10% higher than the national average
  • Arizona state income tax is 4% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$60,750$5,063$1,417$1,823

      Arizona Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Arizona 5.6% 10.725%

      Arizona Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Arizona 2.5% 2.5%

      Goods & Services

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      Haircut $18.21$24.2624.9%
      Beauty Salon $55.83$45.5622.5%
      Toothpaste $3.54$3.704.3%
      Shampoo $1.32$1.283.3%
      Movie $9.71$12.1320.0%
      Bowling $21.97$18.0022.1%

      Groceries

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.17$5.845.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.4%
      Milk $4.78$4.672.4%
      Potatoes $4.60$4.936.8%
      Pizza $12.12$12.090.2%
      Beer $11.51$10.4110.6%

      Health Care

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $107.63$125.6814.4%
      Doctor $99.00$135.7827.1%
      Dentist $120.50$113.296.4%
      Ibuprofen $11.04$10.653.6%
      Lipitor $486.38$468.603.8%

      Housing

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      Home Price $287,600.00$184,700.0055.7%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,561.11$2,346.699.1%
      Apartment Rent $1,230.00$949.0029.6%

      Transportation

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.54$3.462.3%
      Tire Balancing $60.83$59.921.5%

      Utilities

      Item Tempe National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $193.93$193.990.0%
      Phone $186.48$192.253.0%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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