What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $52,986 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 6.0% more expensive than Spring Valley (San Diego County), California.

You would need a salary of $52,986 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Spring Valley (San Diego County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Spring Valley (San Diego County), California

Spring Valley (San Diego County), CA vs La Mesa, CA

Compared to Spring Valley (San Diego County), La Mesa is:

Homeowner

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6.0% higher

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.5% higher

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

3.0% lower

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Calculator - Spring Valley (San Diego County), California vs La Mesa, California

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Spring Valley (San Diego County), CA vs La Mesa, CA

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