Long Beach, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 11.8% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $67,052 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher