Decatur, Georgia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 57.6% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $239,497 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in San Diego
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Decatur, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher