La Mesa, California vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 24.1% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $75,885 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hood River
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Hood River, OR
Compared to La Mesa, Hood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower