Mesa, Arizona vs. Bethel, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Maine is 14.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,528 in Bethel, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Maine is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Bethel
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Bethel, ME
Compared to Mesa, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower