Tempe, Arizona vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 3.7% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $28,881 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Mesa
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Tempe, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower