Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 56.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,641 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Diego
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Raleigh, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher