Cost of Living in Costa Mesa, CA
Population: 110,538 • 2026 Data
$110,073
Median Household Income
+42% vs national
$2,395
Median Monthly Rent
+78% vs national
$1,054,700
Median Home Value
+211% vs national
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Costa Mesa
The median home value in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,054,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,395, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,462.
Rent-to-income ratio: 26.1%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Costa Mesa, CA is $110,073. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, with a labor force of 67,989 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.