Lookout Mountain, Georgia vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 73.6% more expensive than Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $434,082 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Lookout Mountain, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Lookout Mountain, GA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Lookout Mountain, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher