Mesa, Arizona vs. Athena, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athena, Oregon is 22.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,976 in Athena, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athena, Oregon is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Athena
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Athena, OR
Compared to Mesa, Athena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower