Covina, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 16.7% more expensive than Covina, California.

You would need a salary of $58,333 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Covina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Covina, California
Covina, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Covina, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower