Walnut Creek, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 45.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $164,408 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Mesa
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Walnut Creek, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower