salaryTempe is 3% 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
$2,420
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$146
👥 People living there
319,069
188,065
Commute to work
31.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
25.7%
50%
Own their home
56.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $59,180 | -40% in Tempe |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $47,530 | +37% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $100,830 | -25% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,780 | -22% in Tempe |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $90,330 | -22% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $136,270 | -20% in Tempe |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $134,650 | -19% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $85,050 | -17% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $58,238 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Tempe?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $85,917 in Tempe, 14% more in Riverside.