Tampa, Florida vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 71.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $188,602 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Tampa, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher