Cupertino, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 68.0% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $15,985 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Tempe
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Cupertino, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower