Costa Mesa, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 55.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $22,188 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Waco
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower