salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,216
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,886
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$81,400
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$420,400
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,264
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$162
$146
👥 People living there
401,618
188,065
Commute to work
24.8 min
20.9 min
College degree
45.7%
50%
Own their home
50.3%
42.3%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Tampa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tampa | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $47,530 | +28% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,490 | $78,080 | +25% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $52,000 | $63,750 | +23% in Tempe |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $61,170 | +21% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,470 | $45,290 | +21% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,570 | $44,950 | +20% in Tempe |
| Truck Driver | $50,560 | $59,770 | +18% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $85,470 | $100,830 | +18% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Tampa and Tempe cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Tampa?
About $61,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Tampa or Tempe?
The typical household earns $81,400 in Tampa and $85,917 in Tempe, 5% more in Tempe.