Mesa, Arizona vs. Leadville, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leadville, Colorado is 12.5% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,590 in Leadville, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leadville, Colorado is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Leadville
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Leadville, CO
Compared to Mesa, Leadville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower