Seward, Alaska vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 7.5% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,770 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Mesa
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Seward, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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