salaryHouston 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
$1,533
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$146
👥 People living there
2,328,253
188,065
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
36.6%
50%
Own their home
42.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
19.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $47,530 | +115% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | $78,080 | +23% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $60,320 | +21% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $45,290 | +19% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $29,350 | $34,920 | +19% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | $44,950 | +18% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $98,610 | -18% in Tempe |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | $46,410 | +15% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $62,851 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Tempe?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $85,917 in Tempe, 19% more in Tempe.