Rochester, Minnesota vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 65.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $82,486 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Rochester, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher