Elm Grove, Wisconsin vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 31.3% more expensive than Elm Grove, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $85,319 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Elm Grove, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in San Diego
than in Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Elm Grove, WI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Elm Grove, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower