Palatine, Illinois vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 63.1% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $530,138 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Palatine, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower