salaryTempe is 7% 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
$3,027
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$146
👥 People living there
230,221
188,065
Commute to work
34.1 min
20.9 min
College degree
39.8%
50%
Own their home
71.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Tempe?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $85,917 in Tempe, 54% more in Santa Clarita.