Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,209 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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