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Everett, WA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Costa Mesa or is it cheaper to live in Everett?
- Costa Mesa is 21.1% more expensive than Everett.

Which city has more affordable housing, Costa Mesa or Everett?
- Costa Mesa housing costs are 85.1% more expensive than Everett housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Everett or is Health Care more affordable in Costa Mesa.
- Health related expenses are 7.7% more in Costa Mesa.
 Everett, WACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock164.9100
 Food & Groceries102.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.4100
 Housing188.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,097,500$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.6100
 Miscellaneous143.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Everett    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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