Palm Desert, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 44.0% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $71,984 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher