Asheville, North Carolina vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 44.4% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,278 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Asheville, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher