Palo Alto, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 75.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $43,831 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Mesa
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Palo Alto, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  75.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.3% lower
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