Costa Mesa, California vs. Vallejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vallejo, California is 26.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $55,006 in Vallejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vallejo, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Vallejo
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Vallejo, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Vallejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher