Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 21.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $58,591 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Atascadero
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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