Mesa, Arizona vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 21.5% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,747 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Arvada
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Mesa, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher