Mesa, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.5% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $159,295 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mesa, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
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  Personal
  5.3% higher
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