Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 80.5% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $361,015 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Madison, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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