Phoenix, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 63.6% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $208,551 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher