Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 52.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $52,704 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Tempe
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Santa Clara, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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