San Marcos, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 30.2% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $125,560 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mesa
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to San Marcos, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower