Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 100.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,452 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to College Station, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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