Tempe, Arizona vs. Sierra Vista, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 21.0% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,476 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Vista, Arizona is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sierra Vista
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Sierra Vista, AZ
Compared to Tempe, Sierra Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower