White Plains, New York vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 15.6% more expensive than White Plains, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,704 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in White Plains, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than White Plains, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in White Plains, New York
White Plains, NY vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to White Plains, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower