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MESA vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
0.9%
cheaper
than Mesa, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$208,034
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mesa, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.9% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
8.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% lower
Commute
21.5% higher
Health
4.9% lower
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Personal
8.2% higher
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