Tempe, Arizona vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 20.1% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,964 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Barstow
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Tempe, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher