Costa Mesa, California vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $144,770 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Costa Mesa, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower