Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 9.6% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,204 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Mesa
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Elizabeth, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower