Decatur, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 134.2% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $175,620 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
899% more expensive in San Diego
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Decatur, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.2% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  933.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher