Vancouver, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.9% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,616 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in San Diego
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Vancouver, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower