Mesa, Arizona vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 67.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,180 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Irvine
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Mesa, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher