Mesa, Arizona vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 33.4% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,697 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Renton
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Mesa, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher