Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 22.5% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,687 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Mesa
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Bettendorf, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher