What is a pro or con of living in La Mesa, Californiacompared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in La Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in La Mesa, California copmared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Harbor, Washington should increase to $71,643 in La Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK_HARBOR vs. LA_MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Harbor, Washington vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 43.3% more expensive than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,643 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak_Harbor, WA vs. La_Mesa, CA

Compared to Oak_Harbor, La_Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

61.8% higher

Commute

60.5% higher

Health

5.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Harbor, Washington vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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