Denver, Colorado vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 39.1% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $76,518 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Denver, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher