Costa Mesa, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 48.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $21,567 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Costa Mesa, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower