Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 2.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,856 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Valdez
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Mesa, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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