La Mesa, California vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 27.8% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $36,107 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hemet
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher