What is a pro or con of living in South El Monte, Californiacompared to Mesa, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in South El Monte.

What salary do I need to live in South El Monte, California copmared to Mesa, Arizona?

A salary of $120,000 in Mesa, Arizona should increase to $158,303 in South El Monte, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MESA vs. SOUTH EL MONTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mesa, Arizona vs. South El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South El Monte, California is 31.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $158,303 in South El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South El Monte, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in South El Monte
than in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa, AZ vs. South El Monte, CA

Compared to Mesa, South El Monte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

93.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

40.2% higher

Health

3.9% lower

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Mesa, Arizona vs. South El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mesa, AZ vs. South El Monte, CA

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