Mesa, Arizona vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 12.8% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $113,330 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Montrose
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Mesa, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower