Newton, North Carolina vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 106.0% more expensive than Newton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,013 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Newton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Newton, North Carolina
Newton, NC vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Newton, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher