Sonoma, California vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 10.1% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $44,935 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Sonoma, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower