Glendale, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 65.4% more expensive than Glendale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $109,161 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Glendale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Glendale, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher