Sacramento, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 46.2% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $84,806 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower