La Mesa, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 3.1% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,460 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Rancho Mirage
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher