Mesa, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0 percent higher than the U.S. average and 6.2 percent lower than the average for Arizona.
A typical home costs $425,900, which is 26.0 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.5 percent more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mesa costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4 percent more than the state average of $1,550.
To live comfortably in Mesa, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $81,720 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Mesa is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Mesa, Arizona is more expensive.
Mesa cost of living is 113.0