Bowling Green, Ohio vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 110.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $86,474 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Bowling Green, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green, OH vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Bowling Green, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  386.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher