La Mesa, CA vs Lennox, CA

Lennox is moderately more affordable than La Mesa, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. La Mesa scores 159 compared to 140 for Lennox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Mesa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Mesa is $1,958/month compared to $1,455/month in Lennox — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lennox is more affordable at $677,600 median vs $738,800.

Median household income in La Mesa is $84,337 compared to $60,307 in Lennox (+39.8%). While La Mesa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Mesa spend roughly 27.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.1°F vs 63.6°F). Lennox receives more rainfall at 12.2" per year compared to 11" in La Mesa.