Costa Mesa, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 0.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,631 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower