La Mesa, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 35.5% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $32,241 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ithaca
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to La Mesa, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower