Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs South Pasadena, California


The cost of living in South Pasadena, California is 25.9% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $62,964 in South Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Pasadena, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in South Pasadena
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs South Pasadena, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, South Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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