New Paltz, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.1% more expensive than New Paltz, New York.

You would need a salary of $50,125 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Paltz, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than New Paltz, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Diego
than in New Paltz, New York
New Paltz, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to New Paltz, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher