Soldotna, Alaska vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 5.0% more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,519 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Mesa
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Soldotna, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower