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SCOTTSDALE vs. LA MESA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs La Mesa, California
The cost of living in La Mesa, California is
7.3%
more expensive
than Scottsdale, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$112,250
in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is
more expensive
than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, La Mesa is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
19.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.1% higher
Commute
9.8% higher
Health
3.8% lower
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Personal
3.7% higher
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