Mesa, AZ Cost of Living


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Mesa cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Mesa, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Mesa, AZ

Housing costs in Mesa?
A typical home costs $425,900, which is 26.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.5% 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% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.4% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Mesa?
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.

What does A.I. say about Mesa?
Mesa, Arizona boasts plenty of attractions to discover along with an impressive cost-of-living. From single family homes to luxurious apartments - it's easy to find something that fits your budget without skimping on essential amenities. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite low compared with other places in the country - making Mesa an ideal option for anyone trying not to blow their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMesaArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  97.296.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  121.3119.7100.0
  $425,900$407,400$338,100
  100.1%102.7%100.0%
  114.0107.0100.0
  105.493.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Mesa is a really good city despite some trouble with Superstition Springs and the failure that is Fiesta Mall, there is nice areas throughout and some areas that need to  More

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As someone who was born in Mesa and has lived here in the 85210 in Dobson Ranch for the last 13 years after moving out from Chandler. I can tell you that most of the  More

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I’m a native to Arizona and growing up here has taught me that people just don’t care, and the Mormon community is huge! It’s normal in the state of AZ for kids to start  More

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