Mesa, Arizona vs. Salem, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Ohio is 30.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $24,184 in Salem, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Ohio is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Salem
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Salem, OH
Compared to Mesa, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower