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ANCHORAGE vs. MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Mesa, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is
6.6%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$46,724
in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Mesa
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Anchorage, Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
20.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
9.0% higher
Health
26.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
19.4% lower
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