Cost of Living in ZIP 85281
Tempe, AZ — Maricopa County
ZIP code 85281 has a cost of living index of 102 (100 = national average), making it close to the national average. Part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA.
Cost of Living Index
102
vs. National Avg
+2
Median Income
$52,000
Median Home Price
$395,000
Property Tax Rate
0.56%
Population
180,587
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA
About ZIP 85281
ZIP code 85281 is located in Tempe, AZ (Maricopa County). The area has a slightly above-average cost of living at 102. Housing costs at $395,000 are a significant portion of household budgets.
The median household income in this ZIP code is $52,000. This is below the national median, so cost of living relative to income is an important factor.
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