What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to Arlington, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to Arlington, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Texas should increase to $88,194 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.

ARLINGTON vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 76.4% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,194 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Arlington, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

76.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

286.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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