La Mesa, California vs. Lomita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lomita, California is 7.7% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $71,104 in Lomita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lomita, California is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Lomita
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Lomita, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Lomita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% higher
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher