What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to Arbutus, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 270% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to Arbutus, Maryland?

A salary of $150,000 in Arbutus, Maryland should increase to $278,975 in Costa Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARBUTUS vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arbutus, Maryland vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 86.0% more expensive than Arbutus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $278,975 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arbutus, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Arbutus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Arbutus, Maryland

Arbutus, MD vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Arbutus, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

288.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

0.7% lower

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Arbutus, Maryland vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arbutus, MD vs. Costa Mesa, CA

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