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


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 25.8% more expensive than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,354 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Brighton, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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