Costa Mesa, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 52.9% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $229,387 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  52.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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