Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 32.6% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,441 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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