Waterford, Connecticut vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 45.3% more expensive than Waterford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $72,667 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Waterford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Waterford, Connecticut
Waterford, CT vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Waterford, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower