Costa Mesa, California vs. Jackson, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Michigan is 54.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $22,750 in Jackson, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Michigan is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Jackson
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Jackson, MI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower