Carpinteria, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 42.9% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $28,571 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mesa
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Carpinteria, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower