Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.2% cheaper than Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $61,333 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Mesa, California
Mesa, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Mesa, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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