Costa Mesa, California vs. St. George, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Utah is 39.4% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $30,315 in St. George, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Utah is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in St. George
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. St. George, UT
Compared to Costa Mesa, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower