La Mesa, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 39.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,807 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to La Mesa, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower