Costa Mesa, California vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 98.6% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $99,297 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower