Santa Clarita, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 23.7% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $80,156 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tempe
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Santa Clarita, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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