La Mesa, California vs. Rochester, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, Michigan is 23.2% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $38,402 in Rochester, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Michigan is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rochester
than in La Mesa, California
La_Mesa, CA vs. Rochester, MI
Compared to La_Mesa, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher