Bakersfield, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 72.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $154,758 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  72.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
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  Personal
  2.4% higher
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