Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 42.7% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $214,000 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower