Redondo Beach, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 17.2% cheaper than Redondo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $74,497 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redondo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Redondo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Redondo Beach, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher