Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Carson City, Nevada


The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 37.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $74,713 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Carson City
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Carson City, NV
Compared to Costa Mesa, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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