Cost of Living Calculator - Solana Beach, California vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 31.3% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $51,546 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% lower
      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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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