Valley Center, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 30.2% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $34,882 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tempe
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Valley Center, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower