Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Altoona, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 31.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,502 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Altoona
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Altoona, PA
Compared to Mesa, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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