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PLAINSBORO vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Plainsboro, New Jersey vs. Costa Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is
28.6%
more expensive
than Plainsboro, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$134,989
in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is
more expensive
than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Plainsboro, Costa Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
2.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.8% lower
Commute
26.4% lower
Health
5.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
6.6% lower
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