Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 49.7% more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,764 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown, PA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Downingtown, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower