Zip 85203 (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 (zip 85203), 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.

Zip 85203 (Mesa, AZ)

Housing costs in Mesa?
A typical home costs $412,700, which is 22.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.3% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mesa costs $1,540 per month, which is 0.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,550 and 13.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,740.

Can I afford Mesa?
To live comfortably in Mesa (zip 85203), Arizona, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mesa?
Living in 85203 Mesa, AZ can be quite affordable. Rent prices range from around $750 per month for a one-bedroom apartment to around $1,500 for a three-bedroom home. Groceries and other everyday items are reasonably priced, and the area offers great value for money when it comes to dining out and entertainment. Utility bills tend to be slightly higher than the national average due to the hot temperatures during the summer, but overall living expenses are still relatively low compared to other cities in Arizona.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMesaArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  97.596.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  126.0119.7100.0
  $412,700$407,400$338,100
  99.5%102.7%100.0%
  112.5107.0100.0
  105.493.7100.0

   100=National Average

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