Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.7% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,350 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Diego
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Reading, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower