Fair Oaks, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 21.2% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $113,524 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mesa
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Fair Oaks, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower