Houston, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 68.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,392 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in San Diego
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Houston, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  68.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% higher
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