Springfield, Illinois vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 43.8% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $191,928 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Mesa
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Springfield, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher