Costa Mesa, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 28.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $71,879 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Denver
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Costa Mesa, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower