Mesa, Arizona vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 2.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,513 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Homer
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Mesa, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher