Alameda, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 23.6% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $99,295 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Diego
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Alameda, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower