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COSTA MESA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is
15.3%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$127,053
in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Washington
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Costa Mesa, Washington is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
29.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.3% higher
Commute
26.9% higher
Health
2.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% higher
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