Costa Mesa, California vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 26.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $36,530 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Edison
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher