Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 13.8% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,416 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Federal Way, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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