Mesa, Arizona vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 42.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,026 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Mesa, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher