La Mesa, California vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 21.9% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $39,056 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Durango
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Durango, CO
Compared to La Mesa, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher