Orlando, Florida vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 72.1% more expensive than Orlando, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,060 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orlando, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Orlando, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Orlando, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher