Tempe, Arizona vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 21.5% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $30,373 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Tempe, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% higher
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher