Hotel del Coronado reflected in the wet sand, photographed December 23, 2011.

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Coronado vs La Mesa

Two California cities 11 miles apart, side by side.

CoronadoLa Mesa
Population18,55860,835
Median household income$135,056$84,337
Median home value$1,998,900$738,800
Median rent$3,250/mo$1,958/mo
Median age41.937.1
Homeownership55%46%
Property tax (effective)0.50%0.67%
Sales tax7.75%8.5%
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Is Coronado or La Mesa cheaper?

For housing, La Mesa is cheaper: median home values are $1,998,900 in Coronado and $738,800 in La Mesa; median rents are $3,250 and $1,958.

Which has higher incomes, Coronado or La Mesa?

Coronado: median household income is $135,056 in Coronado and $84,337 in La Mesa.

How far is Coronado from La Mesa?

About 11 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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