salaryGrand Prairie is 6% 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
$1,883
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$146
👥 People living there
201,883
188,065
Commute to work
28 min
20.9 min
College degree
30%
50%
Own their home
58.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tempe for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Tempe?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $85,917 in Tempe, 2% more in Grand Prairie.