La Mesa, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 28.8% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $35,616 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Phoenix
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to La Mesa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower