Show Low, Arizona vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 8.8% more expensive than Show Low, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,100 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Show Low, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Show Low, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Mesa
than in Show Low, Arizona
Show Low, AZ vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Show Low, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher