Denver, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 25.5% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,887 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Diego
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Denver, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher