Orinda, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.0% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $157,564 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in San Diego
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Orinda, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower