Lewiston, Idaho vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 62.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,754 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Lewiston, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher