Mesa, Arizona vs. San Dimas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Dimas, California is 49.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,668 in San Dimas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Dimas, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in San Dimas
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. San Dimas, CA
Compared to Mesa, San Dimas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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)
  145.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher