Buckeye, Arizona vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 40.5% more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,258 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Buckeye, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher