Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 28.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,068 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Mesa, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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