Montrose, Colorado vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 14.7% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,354 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Mesa
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Montrose, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% higher
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher