Denver, Colorado vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 19.4% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $89,554 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Denver, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher