Lake San Marcos, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 33.1% cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,452 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Lake San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Tempe
than in Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lake San Marcos, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower