salaryTempe 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
$3,046
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$146
👥 People living there
990,138
188,065
Commute to work
27.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
47.3%
50%
Own their home
55.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
8.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $61,780 | -59% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $135,670 | -55% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $100,830 | -53% in Tempe |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $74,590 | -47% in Tempe |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,860 | $59,180 | -42% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $136,270 | -41% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $63,750 | -41% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $163,860 | $98,610 | -40% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $56,138 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Tempe?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $85,917 in Tempe, 84% more in San Jose.