Tempe, Arizona vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 212.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $218,952 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Tempe, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  212.8% higher
      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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  620.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher