Costa Mesa, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 5.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,206 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in New York
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Costa Mesa, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.5% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher