Fort Worth, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 77.4% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $159,701 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower