Plano, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 47.0% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $176,425 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in San Diego
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Plano, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher