Costa Mesa, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 38.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $21,398 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower