Costa Mesa, California vs. Dripping Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 18.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,889 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Dripping Springs
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower