Baltimore, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 75.7% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $1,704,140 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in San Diego
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Baltimore, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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