Prescott, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 45.6% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $116,495 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Prescott, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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