Tacoma, Washington vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 4.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,568 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Tempe
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Tacoma, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower