Townsend, Montana vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 16.8% more expensive than Townsend, Montana.

You would need a salary of $58,405 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Townsend, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Mesa
than in Townsend, Montana
Townsend, MT vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Townsend, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower