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COSTA MESA vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
40.9%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$29,528
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
80.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.1% higher
Commute
33.1% higher
Health
9.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.5% higher
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