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SAN DIEGO vs. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Diego, California vs. La Mesa, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in La Mesa, California is
4.9%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$47,569
in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in La Mesa
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to San Diego, La Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
13.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
3.7% higher
Commute
0.2% lower
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% lower
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