Looking for a fresh start in a new Mesa neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 64,297
-16%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 111
16% lower than Mesa
Population 71,573
-13%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 111
13% lower than Mesa
Population 74,747
-12%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 111
12% lower than Mesa
Population 111,839
-9%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 111
9% lower than Mesa
Population 67,172
-7%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 111
7% lower than Mesa
Population 90,872
-5%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 111
5% lower than Mesa
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