salaryAustin is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$146
👥 People living there
979,539
188,065
Commute to work
23.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
59.6%
50%
Own their home
43.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tempe for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $47,530 | +74% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $78,080 | +21% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $60,320 | +20% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $45,290 | +17% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $44,950 | +17% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $98,610 | -16% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $135,670 | -12% in Tempe |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $90,330 | -10% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $63,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Tempe?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $85,917 in Tempe, 18% more in Austin.