Bethel Park, Pennsylvania vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 55.2% more expensive than Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,620 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Bethel Park, PA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Bethel Park, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher