Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 34.0% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,996 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Mesa
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Cedar Falls, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher