Vandalia, Illinois vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 49.9% more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,959 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandalia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Mesa
than in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, IL vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Vandalia, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher