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
$2,152
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$146
👥 People living there
528,706
188,065
Commute to work
25.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
37.1%
50%
Own their home
51.7%
42.3%
Below poverty line
13.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $59,180 | -43% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $100,830 | -41% in Tempe |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | $47,530 | +36% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $61,780 | -34% in Tempe |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $90,330 | -31% in Tempe |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $46,830 | -24% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $135,670 | -24% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $85,050 | -24% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $58,113 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Tempe?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $85,917 in Tempe, 10% more in Sacramento.