Mesa, California vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathedral City, California is 5.9% cheaper than Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $47,040 in Cathedral City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cathedral City, California is cheaper than Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Cathedral City
than in Mesa, California
Mesa, CA vs. Cathedral City, CA
Compared to Mesa, Cathedral City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher