Tempe, Arizona vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 19.1% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,547 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Riverside
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Tempe, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher