Mesa, Arizona vs. Oxnard, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxnard, California is 28.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $154,539 in Oxnard, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxnard, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Oxnard
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Oxnard, CA
Compared to Mesa, Oxnard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher