Albany, Oregon vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 8.0% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,223 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Mesa
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Albany, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher