Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 36.4% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,279 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Olympia, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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