Auburn, Alabama vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 64.3% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,231 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Diego
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Auburn, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower