Round Rock, Texas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 52.6% more expensive than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,309 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Round Rock, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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)
  186.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher