Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 50.0% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $112,539 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Meridian, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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