Oceanside, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 21.7% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $60,849 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher