Westminster, Colorado vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 41.6% more expensive than Westminster, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,780 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Westminster, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Westminster, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower