Mesa, Arizona vs. Astoria, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 5.5% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,232 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Astoria
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Astoria, OR
Compared to Mesa, Astoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher