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COSTA MESA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Costa Mesa, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
37.2%
more expensive
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$411,667
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.2% higher
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
10.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
74.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.9% higher
Commute
48.4% higher
Health
23.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.3% higher
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