Mercer Island, Washington vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 46.0% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,990 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer_Island, WA vs. La_Mesa, CA
Compared to Mercer_Island, La_Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  46.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  14.2% lower
Cost of Food
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