Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 102.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $141,432 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
418% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher