Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 125.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $169,079 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Waco, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.3% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  547.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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