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


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 41.7% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $72,950 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Mesa
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Pasadena, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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