Mesa, Arizona vs. South Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 106.5% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $154,912 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Mesa, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher