Cost of Living Calculator - Arroyo Grande, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 26.5% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $55,160 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Tempe
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.