Denton, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 64.9% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,183 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in San Diego
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Denton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher