Arlington, Texas vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 7.5% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,655 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Mesa
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Arlington, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower