Mesa, Arizona vs. Glendale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glendale, California is 77.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,329 in Glendale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glendale, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Glendale
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Glendale, CA
Compared to Mesa, Glendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher