Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 28.3% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,172 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Aurora, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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