Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Mesa is 14% more affordable than Eugene. A $75,000 salary in Eugene is equivalent to $64,565 in Mesa.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Eugene has a housing index of 130 while Mesa sits at 98 (national average = 100). The median home in Eugene costs $380,000 compared to $350,000 in Mesa, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Eugene versus $1,350 in Mesa.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Eugene scores 103 while Mesa scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Eugene (106) are higher than Mesa (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Eugene is $49,448 compared to $60,234 in Mesa. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Mesa.
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