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DECORAH vs. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Decorah, Iowa vs. La Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in La Mesa, California is
80.2%
more expensive
than Decorah, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$90,083
in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is
more expensive
than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Decorah, La Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
11.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
225.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.1% higher
Commute
100.8% higher
Health
30.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% higher
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