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LOS ANGELES vs. SAN DIEGO
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Los Angeles, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
9.0%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$127,446
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in San Diego
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
6.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.7% higher
Commute
27.3% lower
Health
1.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% higher
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