Cost of Living Calculator - Tukwila, Washington vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 17.0% more expensive than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,795 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Tukwila, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.6% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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