Roanoke, Virginia vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 29.8% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,910 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Mesa
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Roanoke, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher