South Gate, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 20.1% cheaper than South Gate, California.

You would need a salary of $59,936 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in South Gate, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than South Gate, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Tempe
than in South Gate, California
South Gate, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to South Gate, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower