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LA MESA vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs San Jose, California
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
40.9%
more expensive
than La Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$105,670
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in San Jose
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to La Mesa, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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4.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
79.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.2% lower
Commute
25.9% higher
Health
21.0% higher
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Personal
0.6% higher
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