Costa Mesa, California vs. Colton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colton, California is 37.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $31,131 in Colton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colton, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Colton
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Colton, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Colton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower