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Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $47,244 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
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  40.9% lower
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  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
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  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
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  Personal
  6.5% higher
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