salaryTempe is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,953
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,899
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$85,917
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$455,400
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,175
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$157
👥 People living there
188,065
209,978
Commute to work
20.9 min
35.6 min
College degree
50%
35.7%
Own their home
42.3%
46.2%
Below poverty line
15.8%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tempe or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Tempe is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,953 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Tempe?
About $62,674 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Tempe or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $85,917 in Tempe and $90,108 in Yonkers, 5% more in Yonkers.