Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.0% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $123,156 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Seattle
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to La Mesa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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