Oakland, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 36.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $188,517 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tempe
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Oakland, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower