salaryTempe is 9% 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
$2,109
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$146
👥 People living there
185,604
188,065
Commute to work
26.1 min
20.9 min
College degree
40.8%
50%
Own their home
54.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
15%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $47,530 | +32% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | $78,080 | +25% in Tempe |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $102,520 | +24% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $45,290 | +19% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $61,780 | -18% in Tempe |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $46,410 | +17% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $60,320 | +17% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | $44,950 | +17% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $54,303 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Tempe?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $85,917 in Tempe, 4% more in Fort Lauderdale.