Fort Worth, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 60.1% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,633 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower