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SACRAMENTO vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sacramento, California vs. Costa Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is
46.2%
more expensive
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$109,663
in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is
more expensive
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Costa Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
46.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
141.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% lower
Commute
11.9% lower
Health
10.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% lower
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