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SANTA MONICA vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Monica, California vs. Costa Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is
34.6%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$91,549
in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Costa Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
53.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.9% higher
Commute
31.1% lower
Health
3.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.4% higher
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