Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Branford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Branford, Connecticut is 25.9% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $37,058 in Branford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Branford, Connecticut is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Branford
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Branford, CT
Compared to La Mesa, Branford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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