Costa Mesa, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 43.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $42,604 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Dallas
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower