Pleasanton, California vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 33.3% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $33,333 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower