Apple Valley, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 1.6% more expensive than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $40,637 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Mesa
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Apple Valley, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower