Mesa, Arizona vs. Alexandria, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Kentucky is 12.5% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $140,074 in Alexandria, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Kentucky is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Alexandria, KY
Compared to Mesa, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher