Charlottesville, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 49.5% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $209,282 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in San Diego
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower