Costa Mesa, California vs. Waterloo, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Wisconsin is 50.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $24,831 in Waterloo, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Wisconsin is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Waterloo, WI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower