Wayne, New Jersey vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 19.5% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,238 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mesa
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Wayne, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower