Mesa, Arizona vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 10.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $67,528 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Auburn
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Mesa, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher