Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Virginia Beach, Virginia


The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 41.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $29,049 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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