Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 25.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,494 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs La_Mesa, CA
Compared to Santa_Cruz, La_Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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