Sun Lakes, Arizona vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 9.0% cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,508 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
21% cheaper in Mesa
than in Sun Lakes, Arizona
Sun Lakes, AZ vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Sun Lakes, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower