Costa Mesa, California vs. Calvert, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calvert, Alabama is 56.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,133 in Calvert, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calvert, Alabama is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Calvert
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Calvert, AL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Calvert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower