What is a pro or con of living in La Mesa, Californiacompared to Brookings, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in La Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in La Mesa, California copmared to Brookings, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Brookings, Oregon should increase to $74,006 in La Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, Oregon vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 48.0% more expensive than Brookings, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $74,006 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Brookings, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Brookings, Oregon

Brookings, OR vs. La Mesa, CA

Compared to Brookings, La Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

57.5% higher

Commute

68.9% higher

Health

11.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

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Brookings, Oregon vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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