Port Aransas, Texas vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 3.9% cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,050 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Aransas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Mesa
than in Port Aransas, Texas
Port Aransas, TX vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Port Aransas, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher