Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey Park, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 30.3% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $69,721 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Tempe
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Monterey Park, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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