Glendale, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 7.7% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $60,897 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Glendale, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher