Chicago, IL vs Mesa, AZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Chicago, IL = $98,584 in Mesa, AZ
Buying power is -1.4% lower in Mesa, AZ
Median Rent
$1,380 vs $1,478
7.1% higher in Mesa, AZ
Median Income
$75,134 vs $78,779
4.9% higher in Mesa, AZ
Home Value
$315,200 vs $364,300
15.6% higher in Mesa, AZ
Price Level
102.6 vs 101.1
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$55,200 vs $59,100
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.0% vs 22.5%
Lower is more affordable