Encinitas, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 52.7% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $23,668 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Mesa
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Encinitas, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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