Costa Mesa, California vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 2.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,706 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Gilroy
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher