Costa Mesa, California vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 49.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $25,478 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Tallahassee
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower