Mesa, Arizona vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 55.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $93,155 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Queens
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Mesa, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher