Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 1.3% cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,362 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Mesa
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Bensalem, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower