Imperial, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.3% more expensive than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $155,276 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Diego
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Imperial, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher