Mesa, Arizona vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,500 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to Mesa, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower