Costa Mesa, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 31.4% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,031 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Costa Mesa, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower