Fort Myers, Florida vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 83.5% more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $172,479 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Fort Myers, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher