La Mesa, California vs. Issaquah, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Issaquah, Washington is 14.8% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $172,215 in Issaquah, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Issaquah, Washington is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Issaquah
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Issaquah, WA
Compared to La Mesa, Issaquah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher