Costa Mesa, California vs. Friendswood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friendswood, Texas is 39.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,346 in Friendswood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendswood, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Friendswood
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Friendswood, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Friendswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower