Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Gig Harbor, Washington


The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 20.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $95,703 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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