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
$2,474
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$146
👥 People living there
200,928
188,065
Commute to work
25.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
19.5%
50%
Own their home
54.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
11%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $59,180 | -40% in Tempe |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $47,530 | +36% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $85,050 | -29% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $135,670 | -27% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $100,830 | -23% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $61,780 | -20% in Tempe |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $102,520 | -19% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $60,320 | -19% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $56,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Tempe?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $85,917 in Tempe, 21% more in Oxnard.