San Francisco, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 27.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $72,867 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
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  Personal
  12.5% lower
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