La Mesa, California vs. Hayden, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayden, Idaho is 21.6% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $58,782 in Hayden, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayden, Idaho is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Hayden
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Hayden, ID
Compared to La Mesa, Hayden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower