Cost of Living Calculator - Renton, Washington vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 22.1% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,968 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tempe
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Renton, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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