La Mesa, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 49.2% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $37,582 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Memphis
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to La Mesa, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower