Cost of Living Calculator - Swansboro, North Carolina vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 92.4% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $182,805 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Swansboro, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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