Long Beach, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 31.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $42,583 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mesa
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Long Beach, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower