Eureka, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 72.3% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $86,143 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Eureka, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher