Ocean City, New Jersey vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 24.3% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,861 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Tempe
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Ocean City, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower