Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Big River, California


The cost of living in Big River, California is 12.7% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Big River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big River, California is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Big River
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Big River, CA
Compared to Mesa, Big River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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