Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey Park, California vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 5.5% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $47,245 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Monterey Park, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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