Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Punta Gorda, Florida


The cost of living in Punta Gorda, Florida is 35.5% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $48,362 in Punta Gorda, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Punta Gorda, Florida is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Punta Gorda
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Punta Gorda, FL
Compared to La Mesa, Punta Gorda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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