Costa Mesa, California vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 43.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $42,731 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fitchburg
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher