La Mesa, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 34.5% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $98,297 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in United States
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Toms River, NJ
Compared to La Mesa, Toms River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower