Costa Mesa, California vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 43.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $84,533 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher