Murrieta, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 19.7% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $107,731 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in San Diego
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Murrieta, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher