Palo Alto, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 62.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $37,061 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in San Diego
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  62.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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