San Diego, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 29.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $73,709 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tempe
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to San Diego, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower