Irving, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 74.3% more expensive than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,157 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Irving, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher