Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 25.0% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,532 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  25.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  4.9% higher
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