Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Isla Vista, California


The cost of living in Isla Vista, California is 72.7% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $129,552 in Isla Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Isla Vista, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Isla Vista
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Isla Vista, CA
Compared to Tempe, Isla Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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