Santa Ana, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 25.1% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $56,146 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Mesa
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Santa Ana, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower