Trenton, New Jersey vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 83.9% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $137,901 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Trenton, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower