La Mesa, California vs. Boise City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 23.7% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $38,172 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Boise City
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Boise City, ID
Compared to La Mesa, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% lower
      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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower