Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 35.2% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,237 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Tempe
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Cambridge, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower