Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 20.4% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,333 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Mesa
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Amherst, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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