Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs Richmond, California


The cost of living in Richmond, California is 39.7% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $104,774 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Richmond
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Richmond, CA
Compared to Tempe, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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