Mesa, Arizona vs. Atchison, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atchison, Kansas is 34.2% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $32,887 in Atchison, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atchison, Kansas is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Atchison
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Atchison, KS
Compared to Mesa, Atchison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower