Cost of Living Calculator - Bay City, Texas vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 36.4% more expensive than Bay City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,176 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Bay City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Mesa
than in Bay City, Texas
Bay City, TX vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Bay City, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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