Mesa, Arizona vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 9.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,434 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Madison
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Mesa, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher