Menlo Park, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 68.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $63,419 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Tempe
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Menlo Park, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower