Costa Mesa, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 9.8% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,107 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in San Diego
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  9.8% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.2% higher
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