Stanford, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 74.5% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $7,636 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Tempe
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Stanford, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower