Alpine, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 8.9% more expensive than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $54,473 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Alpine, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower