Memphis, Tennessee vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 129.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $183,535 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Memphis, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.4% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  821.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher