Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 1.8% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $49,083 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Carson
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Carson, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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