Goodyear, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 53.5% more expensive than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $76,770 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Goodyear, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Goodyear, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher