La Mesa, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 40.9% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $70,446 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Jose
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to La Mesa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  40.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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