salaryRichmond 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
$1,644
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$146
👥 People living there
229,359
188,065
Commute to work
21.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
45.6%
50%
Own their home
43.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
18.2%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $85,050 | +36% in Tempe |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $47,530 | +24% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,030 | $78,080 | +22% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $60,320 | +16% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $30,350 | $34,920 | +15% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,270 | $44,950 | +12% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $108,670 | $98,610 | -9% in Tempe |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,660 | $46,410 | +9% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $63,346 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Tempe?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $85,917 in Tempe, 19% more in Tempe.