Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 88.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,464 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in San Diego
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.9% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher