Sunnyvale, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 36.6% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $63,387 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher