Mesa, Arizona vs. Junction City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 29.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,403 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Junction City
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Junction City, KS
Compared to Mesa, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower