Mesa, Arizona vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 30.6% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,686 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Mesa, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower