La Mesa, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 33.8% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $33,755 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Dallas
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to La Mesa, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher