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TEMPE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Tempe, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
56.5%
more expensive
than Tempe, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$187,780
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Tempe, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
140.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
52.9% higher
Health
2.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% higher
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