Cost of living in La Mesa — 2026
La Mesa has 60,835 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,674 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 631,507 €. Median income is 72,089 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 28% of monthly income.
Cost of living in La Mesa
Rent
- Median rent
- 1,674 €/month
Buy
- Median home value
- 631,507 €
Income
- Median household income
- 72,089 €/year
Local taxes
- Median property tax paid
- 4,211 €/year
Quality of life — La Mesa
Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
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