Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Taft, California


The cost of living in Taft, California is 19.8% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,083 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Taft
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Taft, CA
Compared to Mesa, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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