Renton, Washington vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 23.0% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,480 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Renton, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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