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CARLSBAD vs. COSTA MESA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Costa Mesa, California

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 9.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $199,064 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, Costa Mesa is:

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9.5% lower

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7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.7% lower

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

4.9% higher

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Personal

0.7% lower

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