Bellevue, Washington vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 43.6% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,310 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tempe
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Bellevue, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower