Paducah, Kentucky vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 109.1% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $129,658 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in San Diego
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Paducah, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.1% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  740.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher