Costa Mesa, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 50.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $49,277 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in College Station
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower