Shasta Lake, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 7.5% more expensive than Shasta Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $39,790 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Shasta Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Shasta Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Mesa
than in Shasta Lake, California
Shasta Lake, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Shasta Lake, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% higher
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower