Dallas, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 76.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $140,832 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Dallas, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher