Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 16.8% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $83,201 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Albany, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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