Lackland AFB, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 63.3% more expensive than Lackland AFB, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,670 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lackland AFB, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lackland AFB, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lackland AFB, Texas
Lackland Afb, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lackland Afb, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher