Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 93.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $290,840 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
446% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher