Costa Mesa, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 24.5% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $102,108 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Costa Mesa, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% higher
      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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.3% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.7% higher