Cost of Living Calculator - Provo, Utah vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 63.6% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $122,680 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Provo, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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