Arvada, Colorado vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 35.0% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,002 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Arvada, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower