Tempe, Arizona vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.0% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,590 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Seattle
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Tempe, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher