Columbia, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.6% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $162,705 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in San Diego
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower