Tempe, AZ
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$69,923
across all roles
Cost Index
100
Average
Avg Rent
$1,550/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Tempe?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.58× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 100 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,569/mo, Tempe is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
100
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,550
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,569
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$61,386
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.58×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Tempe
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $217,261
- $213,390
- $211,025
- $211,013
- $208,873
- $205,813
- $198,002
- $195,581
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,693/mo
- $10,625/mo
- $10,532/mo
- $10,296/mo
- $10,152/mo
- $10,152/mo
- $10,021/mo
- $9,835/mo
- $9,360/mo
- $9,213/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Tempe
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.