Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 86.2% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,780 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher