Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 45.3% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $145,333 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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