New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 75.0% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $131,250 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher