Kennesaw, Georgia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 64.6% more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $98,778 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Kennesaw, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher