Costa Mesa, California vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 32.4% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $20,281 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Stafford Courthouse
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Stafford Courthouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher