Boston, Massachusetts vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 0.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,583 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Boston, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  0.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  19.3% lower
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