Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 109.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $335,077 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.4% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  452.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher