Firestone, Colorado vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 25.8% more expensive than Firestone, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,902 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Firestone, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Firestone, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Firestone, Colorado
Firestone, CO vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Firestone, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher