Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 29.6% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $129,592 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Kent, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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