Costa Mesa, California vs. Knoxville, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Iowa is 57.4% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $21,316 in Knoxville, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Iowa is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Knoxville, IA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower