Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Mesa is 7% more affordable than Springfield. A $75,000 salary in Springfield is equivalent to $69,393 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. Mesa has a housing index of 98 while Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Mesa costs $350,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,350 in Mesa versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Mesa scores 99 while Springfield scores 104. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Mesa (95) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in Mesa is $60,234 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Mesa.
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