Delano, Minnesota vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 64.5% more expensive than Delano, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $164,477 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Delano, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Delano, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Delano, Minnesota
Delano, MN vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Delano, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower