Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 111.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $897,447 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Appleton, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher