Mill Valley, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 41.5% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $116,910 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in San Diego
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower