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


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 0.7% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $141,032 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Oakland, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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