Baltimore, Maryland vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 94.7% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $175,268 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
509% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  591.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher