What is a pro or con of living in La Mesa, Californiacompared to Zionsville, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in La Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in La Mesa, California copmared to Zionsville, Indiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Zionsville, Indiana should increase to $96,664 in La Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ZIONSVILLE vs. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Zionsville, Indiana vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 28.9% more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $96,664 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Zionsville, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Zionsville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Zionsville, Indiana

Zionsville, IN vs. La Mesa, CA

Compared to Zionsville, La Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% higher

Commute

28.5% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

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Zionsville, Indiana vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Zionsville, IN vs. La Mesa, CA

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