La Mesa, California vs. Oro Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 27.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $36,501 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to La Mesa, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower