Benicia, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 28.9% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $79,666 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tempe
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Benicia, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower