La Mesa, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 41.2% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,785 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in San Antonio
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to La Mesa, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower