Baytown, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 92.1% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $268,934 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in San Diego
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Baytown, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.1% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher