Madera, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 7.3% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $53,663 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Mesa
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Madera, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher