Ithaca, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 63.0% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $179,309 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ithaca, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher