Daphne, Alabama vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 65.0% more expensive than Daphne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $131,978 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Daphne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Daphne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Daphne, Alabama
Daphne, AL vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Daphne, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher