Montesano, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.0% more expensive than Montesano, Washington.

You would need a salary of $132,836 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montesano, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Montesano, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in San Diego
than in Montesano, Washington
Montesano, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Montesano, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher