Fresno, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 4.9% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $36,728 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Mesa
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Fresno, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower