Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 104.8% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $148,098 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher