Mesa, Arizona vs. Dripping Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 34.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $100,600 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Dripping Springs
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Mesa, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower