Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 5.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,738 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Mesa
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Raleigh, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher