La Mesa, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 20.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $60,010 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Prescott
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to La Mesa, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower