Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 40.8% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $211,164 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher