What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $70,220 in Rockville, Maryland should increase to $89,435 in Costa Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKVILLE vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 27.4% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $89,435 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Rockville, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

20.4% lower

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockville, MD vs. Costa Mesa, CA

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