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


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 46.6% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,416 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Tempe
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Sammamish, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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