Ashland, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 21.9% more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,942 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ashland, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower