Mesa, Arizona vs. Belmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, California is 185.5% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $171,310 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Belmont
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Belmont, CA
Compared to Mesa, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.5% higher
      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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher