Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 6.3% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,295 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island, SC vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Kiawah Island, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher