Mesa, Arizona vs. Standish, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Standish, Maine is 1.2% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $24,700 in Standish, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Standish, Maine is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Standish
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Standish, ME
Compared to Mesa, Standish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher