Costa Mesa, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 48.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $25,731 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower