St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 8.0% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,984 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Mesa
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to St. Petersburg, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower