Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 69.2% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $169,172 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Worcester, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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