Los Angeles, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 36.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $95,857 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Tempe
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Los Angeles, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower