Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Sandy, Oregon


The cost of living in Sandy, Oregon is 18.6% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $55,355 in Sandy, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Oregon is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Sandy
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Sandy, OR
Compared to La Mesa, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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