Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Clayton, Missouri


The cost of living in Clayton, Missouri is 16.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $99,685 in Clayton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clayton, Missouri 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 Clayton
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Clayton, MO
Compared to Costa Mesa, Clayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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