What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to Brownsville, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 574% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to Brownsville, Texas?

A salary of $56,000 in Brownsville, Texas should increase to $135,651 in Costa Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROWNSVILLE vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Brownsville, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 142.2% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $135,651 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
574% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Brownsville, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

142.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

797.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

24.5% higher

Health

6.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

37.2% higher

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