Mesa, Arizona vs. Universal City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Universal City, Texas is 16.2% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,882 in Universal City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Universal City, Texas is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Universal City
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Universal City, TX
Compared to Mesa, Universal City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower