Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 95.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $254,559 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  95.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
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  Personal
  8.5% higher
Cost of Food
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