Tempe, AZ Cost of Living


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Tempe cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Tempe, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Tempe, AZ

Housing costs in Tempe?
A typical home costs $426,900, which is 26.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.8% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tempe costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.7% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Tempe?
To live comfortably in Tempe, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tempe?
Tempe, AZ is an affordable city offering plenty of activities and amenities. It has a lower cost of living compared to Arizona's other major cities, while still providing all the benefits they offer. Renting an apartment, buying groceries, and accessing medical care are all below the US average in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTempeArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  98.196.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  138.0119.7100.0
  $426,900$407,400$338,100
  101.2%102.7%100.0%
  108.1107.0100.0
  105.793.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Over 12 years ago

I love the sun, but this area is 110+ from May through November! Each year the hot weather gets hotter and the season gets longer. And it doesn't matter that there is  More

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