Costa Mesa, California vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 53.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $23,397 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Columbus
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Costa Mesa, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower