Arlington, Tennessee vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 54.7% more expensive than Arlington, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $131,475 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Arlington, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in San Diego
than in Arlington, Tennessee
Arlington, TN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher