What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Gig Harbor, Washington should increase to $62,694 in Costa Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GIG HARBOR vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 25.4% more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,694 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, WA vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to Gig Harbor, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.9% higher

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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