Lubbock, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 98.8% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $149,071 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lubbock, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.8% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher