Costa Mesa, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 10.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $85,008 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower