Tempe, Arizona vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 36.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,458 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Davis
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Tempe, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher