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LA MESA vs. TACOMA
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La Mesa, California vs. Tacoma, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is
22.7%
cheaper
than La Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$38,663
in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is
cheaper
than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Tacoma
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to La Mesa, Tacoma is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
36.4% lower
Commute
0.5% lower
Health
0.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.4% higher
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