New York, New York vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 5.5% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,365 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to New York, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower