Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 88.3% more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $94,174 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Blue Springs, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher