Irvine, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 37.8% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $55,958 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Tempe
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Irvine, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower