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Cost of Living in La Mesa, CA

169.7
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$83,649
Median Income
$1,819/mo
Median Rent
$684,200
Median Home
60,888
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
161.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
156.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
163.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
145.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
167
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,419
est.
$1,601
est.
$1,819$2,328
est.
$2,656
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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