Dover, Delaware vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 71.9% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $53,639 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in San Diego
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Dover, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower