Denver, Colorado vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 15.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,133 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Mesa
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Denver, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower