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


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 24.7% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $62,371 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Mesa
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Taft, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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