Davis, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.2% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $41,662 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in San Diego
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Davis, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower