Columbus, Georgia vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 41.9% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $53,916 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Mesa
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Columbus, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher