Loudon, Tennessee vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 53.8% more expensive than Loudon, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $76,915 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Loudon, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Loudon, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Loudon, Tennessee
Loudon, TN vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Loudon, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher