Cost of Living Calculator - Encinitas, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 22.4% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $38,821 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Encinitas, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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