La Mesa, California vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 39.1% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $30,472 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Edwardsville
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to La Mesa, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower