| | La Mesa, CA | Redlands, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.9 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 253.3 | 173.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $737,200 | $583,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,660.0% | 10,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.9 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.3 | 111.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for La Mesa 
9 Reviews
The same San Diego prices and high taxes, but not the nice weather. 15 degrees hotter than the coast. Save the money and move to AZ if you like the climate in La Mesa. More
I now live in Wyoming but I was a third generation San Diegan, my maternal grandmother having been born on Coronado Island in 1894. If you are a new arrival to the More
I Need Correct Information I lived there Over 20 Years More
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Reviews for Redlands 
13 Reviews
If you want an honest opinion of Redlands. This is the review for you. I'll address the social, crimes, negatives, and benefits of the city.
I've lived in More
Redlands is absolutely amazing with the old Victorian homes in pride in its city...We are halfway between Palm Springs and Disneyland and can be at big bear or Lake More
We lived here for 28 years. I am 28 years old. My father has lived her longer than me.
My apartment complex just 10 years ago was diverse and mostly white. TODAY, More
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