Auburn, California vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 13.5% more expensive than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $56,729 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Auburn, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower