Elk Grove, California vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 11.5% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $55,775 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower