Richmond, Virginia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 85.0% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $142,462 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Richmond, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.0% 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)
  268.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher