Boonsboro, Maryland vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 52.8% more expensive than Boonsboro, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,376 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boonsboro, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Boonsboro, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Boonsboro, Maryland
Boonsboro, MD vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Boonsboro, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher