Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 66.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,173 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher