Lucas, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 19.2% more expensive than Lucas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,437 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lucas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Lucas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Lucas, Texas
Lucas, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Lucas, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher