What is a pro or con of living in Mill Valley, Californiacompared to Tempe, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 324% more expensive in Mill Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Mill Valley, California copmared to Tempe, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Tempe, Arizona should increase to $121,847 in Mill Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TEMPE vs. MILL VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Tempe, Arizona vs. Mill Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mill Valley, California is 143.7% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $121,847 in Mill Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mill Valley, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Mill Valley
than in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, AZ vs. Mill Valley, CA

Compared to Tempe, Mill Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

143.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

427.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

13.2% higher

Health

19.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Tempe, Arizona vs. Mill Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tempe, AZ vs. Mill Valley, CA

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