Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 78.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,718 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  78.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
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  Personal
  6.0% higher
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