Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 39.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $104,616 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Atlanta, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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