Tracy, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 20.2% more expensive than Tracy, California.

You would need a salary of $186,335 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tracy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Tracy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Tracy, California
Tracy, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Tracy, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher