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Tempe, AZ vs Everett, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Everett or is it cheaper to live in Tempe?
- Everett is 20.5% more expensive than Tempe.

Which city has more affordable housing, Everett or Tempe?
- Everett housing costs are 36.2% more expensive than Tempe housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tempe or is Health Care more affordable in Everett.
- Health related expenses are 6.3% less in Everett.
 Tempe, AZEverett, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock136.2100
 Food & Groceries98.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing138.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$571,300$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock113.3100
 Miscellaneous105.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Reviews for Everett    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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