Mesa, Arizona vs. Shelby, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, Montana is 33.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,811 in Shelby, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Montana is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Shelby
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Shelby, MT
Compared to Mesa, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower