Kalispell, Montana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 63.7% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $81,860 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Kalispell, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher