Tempe, Arizona vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 192.5% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $350,941 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
605% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Tempe, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.5% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  548.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower