Hemet, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 61.3% more expensive than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $80,672 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Hemet, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower