College Park, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 32.5% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,226 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in San Diego
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to College Park, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower