La Mesa, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 32.9% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $33,552 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Raleigh
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to La Mesa, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower