Costa Mesa, California vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 42.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $43,279 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in California
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. California, MD
Compared to Costa Mesa, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher