Cost of Living Calculator - Millbrae, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 38.7% cheaper than Millbrae, California.

You would need a salary of $30,645 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Millbrae, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Millbrae, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Millbrae, California
Millbrae, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Millbrae, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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