Goodyear, AZ vs Tempe, AZ

Tempe is moderately more affordable than Goodyear, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Goodyear scores 129 compared to 120 for Tempe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodyear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goodyear is $1,848/month compared to $1,623/month in Tempe — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tempe is more affordable at $421,900 median vs $441,900.

Median household income in Goodyear is $101,814 compared to $77,643 in Tempe (+31.1%). While Goodyear is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodyear spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Tempe.