Riverside, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 19.2% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $40,418 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Mesa
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Riverside, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower