Ridgecrest, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $92,508 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher