Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 93.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,650 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  451.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher