Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Kent, Washington


The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 22.8% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $77,171 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Kent
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Kent, WA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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