Alachua, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 69.9% more expensive than Alachua, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,958 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alachua, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Alachua, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Diego
than in Alachua, Florida
Alachua, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Alachua, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher