Mountain Center, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 17.7% cheaper than Mountain Center, California.

You would need a salary of $41,154 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Mountain Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Mesa
than in Mountain Center, California
Mountain Center, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Mountain Center, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower