Costa Mesa, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 20.9% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $193,476 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in San Jose
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  20.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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