Kinston, North Carolina vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 45.7% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,849 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Mesa
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Kinston, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower