Waycross, Georgia vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 114.0% more expensive than Waycross, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $107,013 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waycross, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Waycross, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
577% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Waycross, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.0% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  600.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher