Lake Arrowhead, California vs. La Mesilla, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesilla, New Mexico is 24.0% cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California.

You would need a salary of $57,012 in La Mesilla, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Arrowhead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesilla, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in La Mesilla
than in Lake Arrowhead, California
Lake Arrowhead, CA vs. La Mesilla, NM
Compared to Lake Arrowhead, La Mesilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower