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
$2,987
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$146
👥 People living there
195,240
188,065
Commute to work
28.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
49%
50%
Own their home
55.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
7.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Tempe?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $85,917 in Tempe, 52% more in Huntington Beach.
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