North St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 81.8% more expensive than North St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $90,900 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than North St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in North St. Paul, Minnesota
North St. Paul, MN vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to North St. Paul, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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