Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Melbourne, Arkansas


The cost of living in Melbourne, Arkansas is 61.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $29,274 in Melbourne, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Arkansas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Melbourne, AR
Compared to Costa Mesa, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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