Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.4% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,459 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bethlehem, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher