Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 72.1% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $197,938 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher