Tulare, California vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 11.1% more expensive than Tulare, California.

You would need a salary of $99,959 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulare, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Tulare, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Mesa
than in Tulare, California
Tulare, CA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Tulare, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher