Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Pocatello, Idaho


The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 43.4% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $42,415 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Pocatello
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Pocatello, ID
Compared to La Mesa, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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