Wichita, Kansas vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 117.9% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $217,892 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Wichita, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher