Harlingen, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 126.9% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,437 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in San Diego
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Harlingen, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.9% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  636.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.4% higher