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Mesa, AZ Utility & Living Guide
Mesa is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 504,258 at the 2020 census. It is the third-most populous city in Arizona, after Phoenix and Tucson, the 38th-most populous city in the U.S., and the most populous city that is not a county seat. It is the most populous ci
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$30/mo
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$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Mesa is competitive, with a mix of new developments and established neighborhoods. Home prices have been rising in recent years, but remain relatively affordable compared to other major cities in the US. Rentals are also available, with a range of options from apartments to single-family homes.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
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$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8.05% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 5.6% + County 0.7% + City 1.75%</p> | |
Arizona has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 2.59% to 4.54%
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Mesa's public transit system is relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible buses and light rail trains, but some areas of the city may require a car to get around
- Mesa Grande Cultural Park
- Arizona Museum of Natural History
- Golfland Sunsplash
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Mesa has regulations in place for short-term rentals, and residents are required to obtain a license to operate a home-based business
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Mesa — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Mesa can fluctuate significantly by season, with summer months seeing higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months may see lower bills. However, the city's mild winters mean that heating costs are relatively low compared to other parts of the country.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates range from 0.5 to 1.5, with some areas having additional local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 8/10: Mesa has good sidewalk quality and park access, but some areas may lack elevator access in transit and family infrastructure, such as changing tables and nursing rooms
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