Tempe, Arizona vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 57.9% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $18,948 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Tempe, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  57.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  5.3% higher
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