Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Sun City, Arizona


The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 45.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $27,475 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Sun City
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Sun City, AZ
Compared to Costa Mesa, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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