Buena Park, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 29.6% cheaper than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $35,218 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mesa
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Buena Park, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower