San Jose, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 47.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $39,803 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Tempe
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to San Jose, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower