Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Connecticut vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 14.9% more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $86,143 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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