Cost of Living Calculator - Idaho Falls, Idaho vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 91.0% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,299 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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