salaryTempe is 7% 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
$2,334
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$146
👥 People living there
214,169
188,065
Commute to work
33.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
21.4%
50%
Own their home
66.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Tempe?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $85,917 in Tempe, 29% more in Fontana.