Middleton, Wisconsin vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.1% more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $70,044 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in San Diego
than in Middleton, Wisconsin
Middleton, WI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Middleton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher