Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs California, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 31.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,325 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in California
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs California, PA
Compared to Tempe, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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