salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,964
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$146
👥 People living there
191,767
188,065
Commute to work
25 min
20.9 min
College degree
34.6%
50%
Own their home
41.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
20.7%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $47,530 | +33% in Tempe |
| Elementary School Teacher | $86,720 | $59,180 | -32% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $79,820 | $63,750 | -20% in Tempe |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $103,770 | -19% in Tempe |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $61,210 | -17% in Tempe |
| Accountant | $95,020 | $80,820 | -15% in Tempe |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $102,520 | +15% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,370 | $44,950 | +11% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Providence and Tempe cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $60,910 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Tempe?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $85,917 in Tempe, 14% more in Tempe.