Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 82.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,446 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in San Diego
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Harrisburg, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher