Costa Mesa, California vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 54.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $96,024 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to Costa Mesa, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower