Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 36.6% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,280 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher