Costa Mesa, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $81,219 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower