Rent & cost of living comparison
Median rents are similar: $2,662 in La Mesa, CA vs $2,790 in Santee, CA. Household income is higher in Santee, CA ($113,394 vs $95,028). La Mesa, CA is more renter-heavy at 52.3% renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents
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