Mesa, Arizona vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 7.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $157,454 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Mesa, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher